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In past years, we’ve done a series called ‘Bikes vs Skis’ where we’ve posed the question: Which bike company is most like which ski company? But this year, we’re zooming out a bit, and instead are putting up the whole ski industry vs the bike industry, to identify the significant similarities and differences; assess the relative health of each; and see how the trends in one might align with trends in the other.
Today, you’ll hear from Blister reviewers Luke Koppa, David Golay, Simon Stewart, Kara Williard, and Xan Marshland.
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Our ‘Bikes vs Skis’ Series:
Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 1
Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 2
Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 3
Bikes vs Skis, 3rd Edition (2021): Part 1
Bikes vs Skis, 3rd Edition (2021): Part 2
Bikes vs Skis, 2nd Edition (2020): Part 1
Bikes vs Skis, 2nd Edition (2020): Part 2
Bikes vs Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 1
Bikes vs Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 2
TOPICS & TIMES:
Health of the Bike Industry (4:52)
Volatility in the Ski Industry (12:11)
Supply Chain Complexity (16:35)
Which Categories are Growing or Shrinking? (18:45)
Enduro vs DH Bikes (33:44)
Pow Skis & DH Bikes (36:40)
Small Brands & Niche Products (39:02)
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wrt the discussion of gravel bikes around 30:00, I would say that “gravel bike” is just a more consumer-friendly brand for cyclocross bikes. I used to commute on cross bikes and they were perfect for that in all the same ways that are cited for “gravel” bikes.
Please don’t make believe a gravel bike is a road bike! Only mtbikers believe that! I used to believe that until getting a proper road bike!
My point wasn’t that they’re equivalent — they definitely are not. I just think that a gravel bike is a more practical option for a lot of people than a road bike due to its increased versatility, while still being able to do a lot of road bike things reasonably well. Especially if you’re trying to race, or go on fast-paced group rides on pavement, an actual road bike is the better tool for the job. But you can still have a great time riding a gravel bike on pavement in a lot of circumstances. The reverse, not so much.
If a Downhill Mtn bike = Powder only ski, what is the equivelent of a Time Trial or Triathlon bike?
I think that’s an easy one: equivalent would be high-performance skate skis (e.g., Atomic Redster skate skis)
What happened, my dudes? You were right there with the scoop and let it slip away.
We don’t care about ‘scoops’ – I said I wanted to do a bit more digging, and some things are in the works that would be relevant to this situation with Peak. I’ll share my take soon.
Ah ha, Ellsworth. Now I see. You went the route of the Colorado Sun.
Well played.